Der hl. Ulrich heilt Kranke

Schäufelein employs a restrained chiaroscuro, allowing the limited light to fall on the principal figures while the surrounding walls recede into darkness. The edges of the forms are softened, creating a slight atmospheric blur that heightens the intimate, tense atmosphere of the scene.

The painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings in the 19th century, where it has remained on public display. Its attribution to Schäufelein, a noted follower of Albrecht Dürer, rests on stylistic analysis and archival records linking the work to his workshop in early‑Renaissance Nuremberg.

Created during the height of the German Renaissance, the work reflects contemporary devotional practices that emphasized personal piety and the intercessory role of saints. Saint Ulrich, a 10th‑century bishop of Augsburg, was venerated for his charitable deeds, making him a fitting subject for a painting intended to inspire healing prayers.